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Clinical Laboratory Science


Lorraine Torres

Our CLS Program is committed to providing high quality educational experiences that develop knowledgeable, skillful, and ethical professionals who will fulfill leadership positions and contribute to the growth and advancement of the healthcare community of our US-Mexico Border and Southwest region. The UTEP CLS Program is nationally accredited and offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Clinical Laboratory Science. Our Program is affiliated with eight clinical facilities in the El Paso area, two clinical facilities in New Mexico, and one in Tucson, AZ.

    

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New research from the College of Health Sciences demonstrates that employment is key to veteran's social and emotional wellbeing. Photo description: A veteran in uniform fills out an employment application.

Employment Key to Veteran Wellbeing, UTEP Study Finds

EL PASO, Texas (July 9, 2024) – For veterans with mental illness, employment is key to emotional wellbeing, a new study shows. The study was published in the June issue of the journal Stress and Health and led by two researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso’s College of Health Sciences.

The University of Texas at El Paso announced the establishment of UTEP Health, a renewed focus on meeting the health needs of the Paso del Norte region by educating more healthcare workers to a high standard. The effort is backed by a $4.5 million matching grant from the Paso del Norte Health Foundation. From left: UTEP School of Pharmacy Founding Dean José O. Rivera, UTEP College of Health Sciences Dean William Robertson, UTEP College of Nursing Dean Leslie K. Robbins, UTEP Provost John Wiebe, UTEP President Heather Wilson, Paso Del Norte Health Foundation Board Member Joseph Bocanegra, Paso Del Norte Health Foundation CEO Tracy J. Yellen, Paso Del Norte Health Foundation Board Chair Annette Cordova-Hoy, Paso Del Norte Health Foundation Board Vice Chair Carlos Fernandez, Paso Del Norte Health Foundation Board Member Amy Marcus, Paso Del Norte Health Foundation Vice President of Programs Michael Kelly, Paso Del Norte Health Foundation Board Member Linda Lawson (board member), President of Burrell College John Hummer, Paso Del Norte Health Foundation Board Member Susan Melendez.

$4.5M Grant to UTEP Health Increases Nurses, Health Professionals

EL PASO, Texas (May 15, 2024) – Today, The University of Texas at El Paso announced the establishment of UTEP Health, a renewed focus on meeting the health needs of the Paso del Norte region by educating more healthcare workers to a high standard. The effort is backed by a $4.5 million matching grant from the Paso del Norte Health Foundation.

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The University of Texas at El Paso
Clinical Laboratory Science Program
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500 W. University Ave.
El Paso, Texas 79968

E: dlicerio@utep.edu
P: 915-747-8396